In: The Spider and the Piglet: Proceedings of the First Seminar on Bhutan Studies. Thimphu, Centre for Bhutan Studies 2004, pp. 264-293 . ISBN 99936-14-19-X
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Abstract
The author examines the role of Dzongkha in the Bhutanese education system and argues that there are so many reasons to study Dzongkha, but what is more determining is its direct, visible and practical elements of utility, scope and benefit. And the irony is that the choice is between Dzongkha and English. Dzongkha and English are choices to people, which are again determined by scope and direct utility. Therefore, the future destiny of Dzongkha lies in the continued wisdom of Bhutanese policy framers and the education system to see and understand that it is crucial to Bhutanese identity, where English may not serve the same purpose despite its multi-facet advantages.
| Document type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| Version: | Secondary publication |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Jan 2013 11:51 |
| ISBN: | 99936-14-19-X |
| Faculties / Institutes: | Miscellaneous > Individual person |
| DDC-classification: | Education |
| Controlled Keywords: | Bhutan, Dzongkha, Sprachunterricht, Schule |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Dzongkha-Unterricht , Englisch , Unterrichtssprache, Bhutan , Dzongkha , Teaching , School |
| Subject (classification): | Linguistics Education and Research |
| Countries/Regions: | Bhutan |
